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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,256 and 394,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,256 and 394,464 is: 853,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,256 : 394,464 = 394,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,256/394,464 = 394,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,256x = 394,464 × 394,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,256x = 155,601,847,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,601,847,296/182,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,754.32

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